Small-scale magnetic field dynamics on the Sun at high spatial and temporal resolution

Aims. We present examples of the time evolution of phenomena occurring in the quiet Sun photosphere as seen from observations of high spatial and spectral resolution and with a time cadence of 23 s. Methods. A time sequence of about 5min has been taken with the Gottingen Fabry-Perot spectropolarimeter at the VTT in the Fe I 6173 angstrom line. The data were reconstructed with speckle methods. Results. With a polarimetric sensitivity of 2 x 10(-3) I-c (sigma(B) = 2G), the formation of a bright point as seen from broadband and line-minimum intensities, as well as in magnetograms and Dopplergrams can be traced in detail. Other events, like a stable mixed-polarity configuration in the intergranules and the appearance of magnetic signature above granules in both dark and bright areas are presented.